Why? Because Nissan's making a crossover 4x4 replacement for the 370Z?

Yes, exactly that.

Oh come on, it's not that bad. Crossovers are what people want. And besides, Nissan's reminding us that there were tall-riding, rough-surface rallying versions of the iconic 240Z back in the day. And anyway, times move on, right? It can't all be about pure-bred sports cars.

But it looks like a squashed X-Trail. And they've called it the Gripz concept. With a Z.